Sankadal - Laxmeshwar, Gadag

Sankadal is a village situated in the Laxmeshwar taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Shirhatti and around 45 km from Gadag. Adharahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankadal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankadal is 602072. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.45 hectares and falls under the 582116 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Sankadal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirahatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankadal

According to the 2011 Census, Sankadal village had a total population of 536 people, including 276 males and 260 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.93%, with male literacy at 97.84% and female literacy at 75.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sankadal

Sankadal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sankadal

Sankadal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalas Halt, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Sankadal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Sankadal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankadal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankadal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sankadal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankadal village are given below:

FAQs about Sankadal